India has three bars in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2026: Boilermaker (Goa), Soka, and Bar Spirit Forward (Bengaluru) for their flair and inventive cocktails. But the drinks are not the only focus. Across the country, bars have upped their design game as well, with a focus on architectural storytelling, acoustic comfort, daytime adaptability […]

In Mumbai, size matters. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the growing number of retail spaces catering to the booming luxury home market. Jaipur Rugs is the latest entrant, with a newly opened 20,000-square-foot flagship in a Victorian-era warehouse within Empire Mills, one of the many former textile mills dotting Lower Parel. The company, […]

There is much more to turning a house into a home than simply having a roof over one’s head. Ahead of the World Architecture Day, established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1985, and observed annually on the first Monday of October, it augurs well to rethink how adequate, safe and sound is […]

Picture credit: Syam Sreesylam There are some projects that are totally dictated by nature; homes where the surrounding landscape acts as a structural blueprint. Whispers of the Wild, located within an eco-sensitive residential community in Yercaud in Tamil Nadu and designed by Chennai-based MAWI Design, falls under this category. Picture credit: Syam Sreesylam “The design […]

A weekday morning in any of India’s major cities has its own rhythm. School drop-offs are planned around traffic, office departures around peak hours, and social plans are often shaped by the time it takes to move across the city. Over time, these everyday considerations have begun to influence where people choose to live and […]

For 431-88, a wardrobe has never been limited to clothes. The brand’s latest project, Apartment 88, takes that idea into a physical space, bringing together fashion, art, design and objects. Conceived as a travelling space, the project comes to life in designer Shweta Kapur’s Delhi home, alongside the brand’s F/W ’26 collection, Biophilia. It is […]

The Hungry Caterpillar is spread across 650 square metres and the project reimagines the food street as ‘a playful, immersive ecosystem’ | Photo Credit: Avesh Gaur It was in 2024, when architect Apoorva Shroff was designing the residence of Ashish Dhwan (founder, Ashoka University), that she visualised a structure for the University’s food street.  “The […]

More Indians are choosing to rent instead of buying homes. According to the NoBroker Rent Report 2026, 46% of urban tenants have indicated a preference for long-term renting over buying. Among millennials aged 25-34 years, the number climbs to a robust 53%. When comparing rents with EMIs, in Bengaluru, a mortgage means paying a staggering […]

For homebuyers, the desire to buy waterfront property goes beyond its location. But proximity to the beach, views of the sea, and the promise of a quieter living environment can come at a premium. For, the practical challenges of waterfront property include limited availability of space, high prices, building requirements for projects close to the […]

There is no denying that lighting is an important element of interior design, as it has the power to transform the look and feel of a space. Whether you want the room to look dramatic or feel atmospheric, light and shadow are the influencing factors that dictate the ambience and vibe of the space. Today, […]